Workshops
Workshops are offered through out the year on varied topics, for professionals, volunteers, and caregivers. Participants can delve deeper into topics like cultural humility, Alzheimer's and dementia, harm reduction, grief and bereavement to name but a few. Most sessions can run between an hour to 3 hours depending on topic. Our full schedule for the year will be up shortly.
Date and Time
Wednesday, October 22nd on Zoom ​
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Time
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm EST
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For More Information or to register, call: 905-967-0259 or email: cflynn@myhospice.ca​​​​​
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Join the Conversation
via Zoom
Description
Come and join the conversation, share your voice on topics that can include palliative care, grief and bereavement, organ donation, MAID, Advanced Care Planning and Self Compassion. We start the conversation by discussing videos, TED talks, podcasts etc. that we have shared with you to watch and listen to prior to the session.
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Dates
Tuesday, November 11th, 2025
Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
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Time
12:00 - 12:45 pm EST
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Fee
Free
Therapeutic Touch Training 2025
Course Via In-person
Facilitated by
Jim Metson and Nancy Hall
Description
This training is for those who will be offering this modality to hospice clients/residents.
Therapeutic Touch® is a wholistic, evidence-based, modern interpretation of several ancient healing practises that promotes balance and well-being. This gentle form of energy healing is used to provide comfort and relief to others as well as oneself, touching people at all levels of their being – physical, emotional, mental and spiritual.
Foundations of Therapeutic Touch® is an interactive workshop designed to introduce participants to the principles and practice of Therapeutic Touch®.
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Dates and Time
Foundations of Therapeutic Touch®:
Saturday, March 22nd – 9:00 am - 4:00 pm EST at Margaret Bahen Hospice (Multi-Purpose Room)
Wednesday, March 26th – 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm EST Via Zoom
Saturday, March 29th – 9:00 am - 4:00 pm EST at Margaret Bahen Hospice (Multi-Purpose Room)
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Transpersonal Nature of Therapeutic Touch®:
Friday, November 21st – 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Via Zoom
Saturday, November 22nd – 9:00 am - 4:00 pm at Margaret Bahen Hospice (Multi-Purpose Room)
Saturday, November 29th – 9:00 am - 4:00 pm at Margaret Bahen Hospice (Multi-Purpose Room)
Fee
$225 Foundations of Therapeutic Touch® and $225 The Transpersonal Nature of Therapeutic Touch®
ALS Canada: Information Session
Free Information Session via Zoom
Facilitated by
Shandel Burke
Community Lead
Central, North Simcoe Muskoka and Northern Ontario
ALS Society of Canada
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Description
Join ALS Canada to learn more about Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, known as ALS, and the impact that the diagnosis has on the individual and their family. ALS Canada will provide a robust discussion surrounding the programs and services that are available to individuals living with ALS, their families and the health professionals that support them.
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In this webinar, you’ll learn about:
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Symptoms and progression associated with ALS
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How ALS impacts the individual & family
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Programs and services available
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Key supports that health professionals can use when working with individuals and families living with ALS
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Date and Time
Thursday December 4, 2025
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EST
Location
Zoom
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Fee
Free
Navigating Grief During the Holidays
Free Workshop via Zoom
​​Description
The holiday season can be especially difficult when you’re grieving the death of someone. This one-hour workshop offers a supportive space to explore what grief is, how it may show up during this time of year, and ways to care for yourself throughout the season. We’ll offer practical tools for managing gatherings and expectations, and introduce simple, meaningful ways to remember the person who died. Whether the death was recent or long ago, you are welcome to attend this workshop. You don’t have to navigate this season alone.
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Date and Time
Monday December 8, 2025
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM EST
Location
Zoom
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Fee
Free
Let’s Talk About Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)
Session via Zoom
Facilitated by
Dr. Harold Yuen
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​Session Overview
• Definitions
• Brief History of MAiD
• Statistics
• MAiD requests and provisions​
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Date and Time
Friday, January 30, 2026
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST
Location
Zoom
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Fee
Free
Building our Understanding of Dementia
Free Information Session via Zoom
Facilitated by
Emily Justus, Alzheimer Society of York Region
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Description
​PalCare in partnership with the Alzheimer
Society of York Region is pleased to offer
a free information session
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Date and Time
Wednesday January 14, 2026
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EST
Location
Zoom
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Fee
Free
3 Day Grief and Bereavement Training 2025
Course
​Description
This 3 day training is led by experienced professionals and is designed to provide practical tools and knowledge for those supporting grief and bereavement groups in both volunteer and professional settings. It is educational in nature and intended to enhance your skills in a supportive, non-clinical role. A certificate of completion will be provided at the end of the full training.
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Dates and Time
October Training (3 Days) 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM EST -
In-person
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Friday, October 17th
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Saturday, October 18th
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Saturday, October 25th
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In-Person held at Margaret Bahen Hospice - 653 Queen St, Newmarket, ON L3Y 2J1
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Fee
This training is $60 volunteers and $100 for professionals